ATEN VanCryst VM0404H User manual

VM0404H
USER MANUAL
HDMI Matrix Switch

FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
which the receiver is connected;
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
help.
RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.
Safety
This product has been classified as Information Technology Equipment.
SJ/T 11364-2006
The following contains information that relates to China.

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VM0404H User Manual
Online Registration
Telephone Support
Technical Support
For international online technical support – including
troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates:
http://support.aten.com
For North American technical support:
International http://support.aten.com
North America http://www.aten-usa.com/product_registration
International 886-2-8692-6959
China 86-10-5255-0110
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Korea 82-2-467-6789
North America 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988
United Kingdom 44-8448-158923
Email Support [email protected]
Online
Technical
Support
Troubleshooting
Documentation
Software Updates
http://www.aten-usa.com/support
Telephone Support 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4998

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Package Contents
The VM0404H 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch package contains the
following items:
1 VM0404H 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch
1 IR Remote Control Unit
1 Power Adapter
1 Rack Mount Kit
1 User Instructions*
Check to make sure that all the components are present and that
nothing got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem,
contact your dealer.
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and
operation procedures carefully to preventany damageto theunit,
and/or any of the devices connected to it.
*Features may have been added to the VM0404H since this
manual was printed. Please visit our website to download the
most up-to-date version of the manual.
Copyright © 2009–2012 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Date: 2012-11-10
ATEN and the ATEN logo are trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights
reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Overview
With more and more HDMI devices entering themarket,theneed
for simultaneous access to different HDMI sources is becoming
increasingly important. Now, the VM0404H 4x4 HDMI Matrix
Switch offers an easy and affordable way to add extra HDMI
capabilities to your installation by allowing you to switch easily
between four HDMI sources and four HDMI displays.
The VM0404H is a 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch that provides a
convenient way to route high definition video and audio from any
of four HDMI sources to any of four HDMI displays. The
VM0404H allows you to connect four HDMI devices (such as an
HD camcorder or satellite box, HD-DVD player, hi-def Blu-ray
player, home theater PC, stand-alone streaming media player,
gaming console, etc.) to four HDMI monitors, displays, projectors
or TVs at the same time. The remote control and convenient front
panel pushbuttons allow you to quickly and easily cycle through
HDMI sources and displays, while the front panel LEDs indicate
the source device for each display at a glance.
Furthermore,forcompletesystem and installintegration, RS-232
control is standard through the VM0404H’s built-in bi-directional
RS-232 serial remote port that allows the switch to be controlled
through a high-end controller, PC, and/or home automation /
home theater software package.

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Features
Connects any of 4 HDMI sources to any of 4 HDMI displays
Switch between HDMI sources and displays using remote
control or front panel pushbuttons
Cascade via other VM0404Hs to provide up to 64 HDMI
sources/displays for digital signage systems
Superior video quality – HDTV resolutions of 480p, 720p,
1080i, 1080p (1920x1080); VGA, SVGA, SXGA, UXGA
(1600x1200), and WUXGA (1920 x 1200)
Features EDID expert technology to set up different video
configurations via different EDID modes
HDCP compatible
CEC enable/disable function allows option of communicating
and responding to a universal remote control
HDMI (3D, Deep Color)
Supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio
Long-distance transmission – up to 20 m (24 AWG) and 15 m
(28 AWG)
Built-in bi-directional RS-232 serial remote port for high-end
system control – includes built-in comment function
Power On Detection – if one HDMI source is powered off, the
VM0404H will automatically switch to the next powered-on
source.
DDC compatible
Signaling rates up to 2.25 Gbits in support of 1080p display.
All-metal casing
Easy and affordable way to add four HDMI inputs to your
multiscreen home theater systems
Front panel pushbutton enable/disable function for high
security applications
Note: The VM0404H AP and GUI operation instructions can be
downloaded from the ATEN website (www.aten.com).

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System Requirements
Source Devices
HDMI Type A output connector(s)
Note: A DVI/HDMI adapter is required when connecting a DVI
source device.
Display Devices
Display devices or receivers with an HDMI Type A input
connector
Cables
1 HDMI cable for each source device you will be connecting.
1 HDMI cable for each display device you will be connecting.
Note: 1. No cables are included in this package. We strongly
recommend that you purchase high-quality cables of
appropriate length since this will affect the quality of the
audio and video display. Contact your dealer to
purchase the correct cable sets.
2. If you wish to utilize the VM0404H’s high-end serial
controller function, you need to purchase an
appropriate RS-232 cable. See Installing the RS-232
Controller, page 11.

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Components
VM0404H Front View
No. Component Function
1 Output Port Selection
Pushbuttons Pressing a port selection pushbutton cycles through the four HDMI input
sources (Source A, B, C, or D) to be
displayed on the display device
attached to the corresponding output
port (Display 1, 2, 3, or 4).
2 Input Port LEDs The LEDs (A, B, C, and D) light to
indicate that the HDMI source
attached to the corresponding input
port is routed to the display device
attached to the corresponding output
port .
3 IR Receiver This receives signals from the IR
remote control.
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AB
CD
AB
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VM0404H Rear View
No. Component Function
1 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in
here.
2 HDMI Out Ports The cables from your HDMI display
devices plug into these ports.
3 HDMI In Ports The cables from your HDMI source
devices plug into these ports.
4 RS-232 Serial Port This serial remote port is for input
source selection and high-end system
control.
HDMI IN RS-232
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HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT
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IR Remote Control
No. Component Function
1 Input Port Selection
Buttons Press the Port Up button to cycle forward through the HDMI source
devices (A to B; B to C; C to D; D to
A).
Press the Port Down button to cycle
backward through the HDMI source
devices (A to D; D to C; C to B; B to A)
2 Output Port Selection
Buttons Press a button to bring the focus directly to the display device attached
to its corresponding port.
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